The Most Searched Lyrics of 2023: Bruno, Eminem, Billie + More
For what reason do people look up song lyrics? Usually when a new album or track just drops, people want to know what their favorite artists are singing. Fans of…
Bruno Mars accepts the Song Of The Year award for ‘Leave The Door Open’ onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eminem performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Billie Eilish performs onstage at The Kia Forum on December 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
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For example, Billie Eilish made the list as most-searched artist for their lyrics with 362,100 searches, having contributions from "Happier Than Ever," "What Was I Made For?" and "Everything I Wanted." There is only a difference of 22,400 searches between her and Adele, who follows with a years-worth of 384,500 searches. The English singer-songwriter's soulful hits "Easy On Me," "Hello," and "Someone Like You," were what fans were looking up lyrics for. Miley Cyrus had her lyrics searched 408,000 times, featuring tracks like "Flowers" and "Angels Like You."
Bruno Mars' song lyrics were looked up 428,800 times in 2023, including "When I Was Your Man," "Just The Way You Are," and "Grenade." Sam Smith achieved 450,000 searches with just a single song -- their "Unholy" track with Kim Petras. Eminem's classics like "Mockingbird" and "Lose Yourself" earned him a spot on the list with 555,700 searches. Another English singer-songwriter topped the rapper, with 650,900 searches for his lyrics. Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" and "Perfect" were among the top hits that were searched. Coldplay beat Ed Sheeran, and the band's lyrics have been searched 776,800 times, with "Yellow" and "The Scientist."
The late XXXTentacion is the 2nd most-searched artist for song lyrics. His song lyrics were looked up 979,800 times this year, with standout tracks like "Look At Me!" and “NUMB." Coming in first place is, unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift. With a record-breaking Eras Tour that is ongoing, new album releases, and a concert film, the singer-songwriter has her song lyrics looked up with an impressive count of 1,369,200 searches. Her hits like "Anti Hero" and "Enchanted" helped her become the most looked up compared to other artists. Recent album releases also contributed to the ranking.
Take a look below at the top 10 most-searched lyrics.
10. Billie Eilish
Marcelo Hernandez/Getty ImagesSANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 17: Billie Eilish performs during day one of Lollapalooza Chile 2023 on March 17, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)
9. Adele
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for AdeleLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: In this handout photo issued by Getty Images, Adele performs on stage as American Express present BST Hyde Park in Hyde Park on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Adele)
8. Miley Cyrus
Marcelo Hernandez/Getty ImagesSANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 19: Miley Cyrus performs during day two of Lollapalooza Chile 2022 at Parque Bicentenario Cerrillos on March 19, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)
7. Bruno Mars
Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
6. Sam Smith
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 31: Sam Smith performs onstage at The Kia Forum on August 31, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
5. Eminem
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Eminem performs onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
4. Ed Sheeran
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesFRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 11: Ed Sheeran performs onstage during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
3. Coldplay
Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesPASADENA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin, Will Champion and Guy Berryman of Coldplay perform onstage at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
2. XXXTentacion
Miami Dade County Corrections via Getty ImagesMIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Best quality available) In this handout provided by the Miami Dade County Corrections, Rapper XXXTentacion, also known as Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy poses for his mugshot after being charged with seven new felonies stemming from a 2016 domestic violence case on December 15, 2017 in Miami, Florida. The new charges are for witness tampering and harassment. (Photo by Miami Dade County Corrections via Getty Images)
1. Taylor Swift
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Taylor Swift attends "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
